Entry No. 27 — the Memphis file — filed under: speakeasy
Tiger & Peacock Rooftop — The Memphian
The rooftop bar atop The Memphian hotel serves "astronomically inspired" cocktails and has hosted recurring after-dark full-moon parties — "Lunar Luxe" — with DJ sets, a disco ball, and passed apps timed to lunar phases.
The story
Overton Square isn't usually where you expect a rooftop to play by its own cosmic rules, but atop The Memphian hotel at 21 S Cooper Street, Tiger & Peacock operates on an entirely distinct orbit. While the street below hums with theatergoers and patio crowds, this top-floor lounge leans into a dark, celestial aesthetic—complete with an astronomically inspired cocktail menu designed around stars and constellations.
The space hits a rare mark between upscale hotel bar and secret nocturnal lounge. Time your visit right, and you'll run right into "Lunar Luxe"—their recurring after-dark full-moon party where DJ sets, passed appetizers, and a gleaming disco ball take over the open-air deck to match the actual moon phases. It feels less like a corporate hotel deck and more like a high-altitude secret society meeting above Midtown.
What it's like
You'll head through The Memphian's main lobby and take the elevator up to the top floor, stepping out into a dim, mysterious lounge that opens onto an open-air terrace overlooking Overton Square. On standard evenings, it's a stylish, intimate spot for celestial-themed drinks with views of Cooper Street; on Lunar Luxe nights, expect a packed rooftop, live DJ beats, and a livelier crowd drinking under the open sky. If you want a front-row seat on the patio, arrive early in the evening before the post-dinner rush.
The move: Order a round of the astronomy-themed cocktails on the open-air rooftop over Midtown after dark, and check the calendar for the next Lunar Luxe full-moon party if the timing lines up.
- 📍 Overton Square / Midtown
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Outdoors
Where: 21 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104
Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- Lucyja Hygge — Align your night's energy by visiting this folk-magic and metaphysical shop just one block away before heading up for full-moon cocktails.
- Mary's Bar of Tropical Escapism (Mary's B.O.T.E.) — Trade high-altitude astronomy drinks for tiki escapism and carved back-bar woodwork down the block on Cooper Street.
- AutoZone Sharpe Planetarium — Laser Rock — Catch a Friday night laser rock show under the planetarium dome first, then keep the night sky theme going on the rooftop deck.
- Memphis Listening Lab — Browse the massive vinyl archive at Crosstown Concourse in the afternoon before heading over to Overton Square for rooftop DJ sets.
Good to know
Do you have to stay at The Memphian hotel to visit Tiger & Peacock?
No, the rooftop bar and lounge are open to the public, though hotel guests and locals alike compete for terrace seating on peak weekend nights.
What is Lunar Luxe?
It is Tiger & Peacock's recurring full-moon rooftop event featuring live DJ sets, passed small bites, and astronomy-themed cocktails timed to the lunar calendar.
Where is the rooftop located within Memphis?
It sits atop The Memphian hotel at 21 S Cooper Street, right in the heart of Midtown's Overton Square entertainment district.
What kind of drinks and food can I expect?
The bar serves astronomically inspired craft cocktails alongside upscale lounge small plates and passed hors d'oeuvres during special event nights.
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Further reading: Official site · choose901.com · ilovememphisblog.com
last checked: 2026-07-20